Patents by Inventor Sam Torres

Sam Torres has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9856357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane resin composition for preparing a polyurethane composite, having (a) an organic polyisocyanate; (b) an isocyanate-reactive component having (b1) one or more polyether carbonate polyols which are prepared by addition of carbon dioxide and alkylene oxides onto starters having active hydrogen using DMC catalysts, and (b2) one or more polyols which have a functionality of 2-6 and are selected from polyether polyols, polyester polyols, polymer polyols or combinations thereof; and (c) a blowing agent having an amount of 0-0.2 wt. % based on 100% by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component (b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND AG
    Inventors: Sam Torres, Fei Wu, James Chen
  • Publication number: 20160177046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane resin composition for preparing a polyurethane composite, having (a) an organic polyisocyanate; (b) an isocyanate-reactive component having (b1) one or more polyether carbonate polyols which are prepared by addition of carbon dioxide and alkylene oxides onto starters having active hydrogen using DMC catalysts, and (b2) one or more polyols which have a functionality of 2-6 and are selected from polyether polyols, polyester polyols, polymer polyols or combinations thereof; and (c) a blowing agent having an amount of 0-0.2 wt. % based on 100% by weight of the isocyanate-reactive component (b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Sam TORRES, Fei WU, James CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150341477
    Abstract: The instant application discloses, among other things, a Device Holder. In one embodiment, the Device Holder may include four fasteners coupled to a device case. The fasteners may have loops attached, which may allow an elastic cord to be threaded through them, and may provide a way to attach the device to a user's arm, or chest, for example, or to another object. This may allow a user to use the device without holding it. It may also allow the device to be used more consistently, for example, for life blogging, or to have the device within reach for emergency use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventor: Sam Torres
  • Publication number: 20150322196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester polyurethane material with long term hydrolysis resistance which is prepared from perchlorates and a polyester polyol comprising structure unit I, II, and III. The polyester polyurethane material having a mole ratio of structure unit II to III of 1:1.5 to 1.5:1 has better long term hydrolysis resistance. In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided soles, carpets, rollers, sealing strips, coating, tires, wipers, steering wheels or gaskets prepared from the polyester polyurethane material, and a use of the polyester polyurethane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Hartmut NEFZGER, Xiang LIU, John ZHANG, Sam Torres
  • Publication number: 20150183949
    Abstract: The present invention, which is characterized by the employment of blowing agents comprising fluorinated ethers with a boiling point in the range of from about 0 DEG C to 75° C., pertains to a composition of microcellular polyurethane, a method for preparing the same, and its use in manufacturing shoe materials. Compared to shoe soles made from traditional microcellular polyurethane, in particular those made using 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a) as the blowing agent, the polyurethane shoe soles prepared according to the present invention exhibit similar shrinkage characteristics, and their linear shrinkage is compatible with the current processing conditions, thus can replace traditional blowing systems comprising 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a) in shoe manufacturing without the need of changing molds. On the premise of being more environmental-friendly, the present invention also effectively saves production cost for shoe manufacturers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jianfeng Xu, Sam Torres, John Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130274365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane with improved abrasion resistance. The reaction components comprise a certain content of polyisoprene. The polyurethane presented in this invention possesses improved abrasion resistance and good surface quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Sam Torres, Zhong Cao, Xiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20130059935
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a polyurethane with improved abrasion resistance. The reactive component for preparing the polyurethane includes a polybutadiene, wherein the polybutadiene comprises 1,2-butene structure unit, 2,3-(cis) butene structure unit and 2,3-(trans) butene structure unit, wherein the amount of the 2,3-(trans) butene structure unit is more than the amount of the 2,3-(cis) butene structure unit. The polyurethane presented in this invention possesses improved abrasion resistance and good surface quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Sam Torres, Zhong Cao, Xiang Liu, Yue Dong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110185594
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a shoe upper, the method for preparing the same and the use thereof. This invention provides a method for preparing shoe upper by spraying polyurethane reaction system, avoids the complicated steps of cutting, shaping, stitching and bonding, simplify the production process, reduces the equipment requirements, saves cost and improves the production efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Inventors: Yuedong Zhang, Sam Torres, Gang Sun, Yongdong Pang, Roy Lin